16 Nov 2024

Upcoming Monmouth College Events, November 20-22

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 16, 2024) — A busy stretch at Monmouth College, November 20-22, will feature two guest speakers and a concert.

On tap are the annual Thomas and Anne Sienkewicz Lecture on Roman Archaeology, the second Monmouth Associates luncheon of the academic year, and a performance by the Monmouth College Jazz Ensemble.

Sienkewicz Lecture, November 20

12 Nov 2024

Nine Monmouth College Students to Direct John Cariani's “Love/Sick,” November 22-24

By Barry McNamara

The nine student directors are, in front, from left, Jadyn Craig, Samantha Mejias Zigmant, Edrass J Chavez-Alvarado, Eric Pio, Colin Kreipe, and Emma Romano. Back row, from left, Dareann Pettis, Calista Lythgoe, and Molly White

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 12, 2024) — John Cariani is back for an encore at Monmouth College, and nine student directors are tackling the production of his work.

12 Nov 2024

Augustana Symphonic Band to Celebrate 150 Years in November

By Nicole Lauer

The Augustana Silver Cornet Band in 1874

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 12, 2024) — The Augustana Symphonic Band (formerly the Augustana Concert Band) will celebrate its 150th anniversary during a weekend-long celebration November 22-24, 2024.

12 Nov 2024

Drake University, Homeward Iowa Partner to Address Family Housing Insecurity in Des Moines Metro

By John Krantz

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2024) — Drake University, in collaboration with Homeward, Polk County’s homelessness planning organization, announced today the release of a comprehensive study on families experiencing homelessness in the Des Moines metro area.

12 Nov 2024

CDC Journal Features Des Moines University and USDA Study on Spread of Prion Diseases Between Animals and Humans

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2024) — A study by Zoe Lambert PhD, an assistant professor at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences and a visiting scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture, was recently featured in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

08 Nov 2024

Augustana College Awarded $1.2 Million Grant for Future Math and Science Teachers

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 8, 2024) — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has once again awarded Augustana College a research-and-development grant to help prepare future math and science educators for their teaching careers. The latest grant awards $1.2 million through 2029.

08 Nov 2024

Augustana College Orchestras Perform Fall Concert

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 8, 2024) — Augustana College student members of the Augustana Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra performed a fall concert October 12 at Centennial Hall.

08 Nov 2024

Monmouth College to Host Chamber Winds, Organ Concert, on November 10

By Barry McNamara

Monmouth music professor Justin Swearinger leads one of his ensembles during this fall's Family Weekend concert

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 8, 2024) — Monmouth College's Chamber Choir will be the featured ensemble at a concert on campus that will also include smaller performance groups and selections on the Ardell Organ.

Free and open to the public, the concert will be held at 3PM, November 10, in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.

06 Nov 2024

Augustana College Students Join Brenda Barnes Leadership Academy

By Nicole Lauer

Augustana College's 2024 cohort of the Brenda Barnes Leadership Academy

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 6, 2024) — Twenty-eight students joined the second cohort of the Brenda Barnes Leadership Academy. The BBLA is a program geared toward providing mentorship and leadership development for high-achieving, first-year female students.

06 Nov 2024

Augustana College's Clay DeBaillie Elected Student Government Association Senator

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 6, 2024) — Clay DeBaillie, a Pre-Medicine, Chemistry major from Geneseo, Illinois, 61254, was selected Tuesday, November 5, to serve as an Augustana College Student Government Association (SGA) senator.

DeBaillie was elected Commuter Senator for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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